Hey guys! It's been a couple of weeks, but I was on holiday, so I didn't really have time to do a full chappie, just one shots! So here is the next chappie! Enjoy! :)

-Brice's POV-

"And you're sure this won't hurt the baby?" I asked, biting my thumb nervously as Chase stirred the strange looking potion, watching it simmer and fizz, Colin passing him vials and organic things hat look like they belong in a freaking sci fi movie!

Chase sighed for the millionth time, glancing up at me with a withering look.

"If you ask again, you can be unconscious for this scam as well. Yes it's perfectly safe for both Seto and the baby. Now, pass me that Nether Wort and quit acting like a pussy." he snapped, hand outstretched impatiently, waiting for the weird ass plant.

I huffed, snatching up the neither worm or whatever it was and handing it to him, crossing my arms across my chest.

I looked up when I heard shuffling feet, and Seto waddled in, holding his back with a tight grimace.

"Is it ready yet?" he asked with a hiss, wincing as he rubbed the small of his back, whispering to the bump quietly.

My eyes widened as he leant against the wall, brow furrowed in pain, and I rushed over to him, gently taking his tensing hands in mine, slipping an arm around his waist for support.

The last few weeks had been pretty miserable for him, since his growing stomach had started causing nasty back pain, and more than a few nights I've had to hold him while he cries in my arms from the pain and stress it causes.

It came to a head a couple of days ago, when he couldn't even get out of bed. It hurt me to see my baby go through so much and me not being able to help.

So, because normal medication wouldn't work, Chase was making some sort of ointment that's supposed to stop the pain, and a drink to take every morning and night to minimise it and help strengthen the baby.

Just because it's going to do Seto some good, doesn't mean I'm not nervous about him taking the potion - if you'd seen what's gone into it, you'd probably agree.

"Are you ok, love? Do you need to sit down for a second?" I asked nervously, helping him towards the couch.

He sighed, nodding his head as he clutched under his bump, lowering himself onto the couch cushions gingerly.

He smiled tiredly, mumbling a quiet 'thank you', then looked over to our coffee table, currently housing a Bunsen burner and a bubbling potion, spitting out little splashes of whatever it was every now and then.

At least it wouldn't stain the carpet too badly. Seto hummed irately, pursing his lips as he watched Colin and Chase work.

"Done." Chase suddenly grunted, pouring a pale green liquid into a jar, screwing he lid on and shaking vigorously.

Seto made a pleased sound, reaching over to take the jar, when he hissed, tensing as he moved his back the wrong way.

Alarmed, I quickly took the ointment, flashing Chase a grateful look as he began on the drink, to which he nodded, and I helped a grumbling Seto stand again, leading him to our bedroom.

Friend or not, here was no way I was letting Chase near my baby naked like this.

I grinned softly as Seto struggled out of his clothes, whining as a new pain hit him. Time for a long needed back rub for him, poor baby.

Seto sighed softly as he finally eased onto the bed, only in his boxers, and I slipped off my own shirt, leaving me in my sweats, telling myself it was in case I got any magic goop on me.

Although I Jew the real reason - can't say no to a little skin on skin contact with my baby.

Recently, I've been a lot more touchy-feely like that, Seto said its fathers instinct or something. Hey, I'm not complaining.

"You want me to get some towels, babe?" I asked softly, setting the jar on the nightstand as I perched on the bed next to Seto, placing my hand on his belly, gently rubbing circles with my thumb.

Seto hummed, and shook his head, closing his eyes with a sigh as I shuffled onto the bed behind him, kneeling as I reached for the jar, unscrewing the lid and dabbing my fingers in.

It smelled faintly like heather, and was warm to the touch as I began rubbing Seto's lower back with my hands, kneading the stiff muscles to unknot them, kissing his bare shoulder lightly in apology if I pressed too hard.

It made me smile when he leant into my touch, whining a little if I stopped my movements. He's so freaking cute!

Soon, he was practically dozing off to sleep, just leaning back against my chest as I rubbed some of the ointment on his belly, making sure I dint jostle him as I moved into a more comfortable position.

Just as Seto fell asleep, there was a small knock on the door. I pulled a blanket over Seto just as Colin peeked his head inside, beaming as his eyes landed on us.

"The drink mix is finished, and Chasey said if you needed anymore just to call. He's making more at home." he whispered, and I nodded, smiling gratefully, waving as he carefully closed the door.

At the sound of the door closing, Seto let out a quiet moan, his eyes fluttering open, heavy with sleep.

"Hey, baby. Have a nice nap?" I murmured, stroking his ridiculously cute bed hair back from his face, earning me a sleepy smile from him.

"S' alright. Is it time for the scan yet?" he asked, sighing contently as I continued to card my hand through his hair. I hummed, looking back to the door.

"I think so soon. Chase finished the potion stuff, so I think he's putting the equipment away. You wanna stay in here for it or on the couch again?" I muttered, picking up my phone and getting Chases number up quickly.

I'm too comfy and or lazy at the moment to get up, so I might as well call him.

"In here. Whatever's in that cream is fucking awesome! It feels like I'm boneless. I done think I could walk if I tried." he chuckled, shifting so only his head laid in my lap, playing with my fingers on his tummy, drumming them against the taught skin.

I nodded, using my free hand to call Chase, quickly telling him to set up in here. I could have sworn he had an almost find look when he walked in ten minutes later, but that would be too much of a strain on his scowl-prone facial muscles.

"Do you want to know the gender?" he asked after hooking up e machine, finding Spud almost instantly. To be honest it's hard to miss on the screen.

Seto shook his head, smile as he stared at the frozen screen lovingly. Even I felt emotional seeing Spud grow. She looked so tiny in there!

"No, we want it to be a surprise. Although I'm almost positive it's going to be a boy." he replied, smirking at me as I rolled my eyes, glaring playfully as I returned the smirk.

"Nope. I feel it in my gut. Spud's a girl." I huffed out in a sing song voice. He just smiled, shaking his head fondly.

"Well, the baby is doing good, although it's a little bit for what it should be at this point. I think you may give birth earlier than expected." Chase hummed, again putting the latest scan pictures on our disc. Seto snapped his head up, slight alarm on his face.

"How early are we talking about?" he asked worriedly, squeezing my hand, shooting me a concerned glance.

I bit my lip, also looking to Chase for answers. If he says she's coming a week on tiesday I think I'm gonna pass out.

Chase hummed, furrowing his brow as he packed away the machine, handing Seto a wipe for his belly.

"I'd say, at around the eight month mark. It's pretty common for males to give birth sooner, so I guess it shouldn't cause a problem." he mused, looking to the door as Colin burst in, arms filled with labelled bottle and jars, a wide grin on his face.

"Hey! I bottled the drink and ointment and stuff! Your living rooms gonna smell like samphire for a week though." he giggled, setting the potions on the dresser carefully.

"Here," he said, handing Seto a flask, opening it and letting us see the steaming liquid inside. "I made some up for you to take now. Just as hot water to about a spoon of the drink mix and hey presto!" he chirped, prancing over to where Chase was sitting on the futon, wriggling his way under his arm.

Chase sighed, a faint smile on his lips as he looked down at Colin, who was still trying to get comfy on his lap. I chuckled as I watched the two.

Sometimes it's hard to think that this was the same Chase Matthews who's hand o broke defending my boyfriend all those years ago. Ah, memories.

Seto tugged on my sleeve, and I glanced down to meet wide, scared eyes. My face fell as he bit his lip, fingers curling around my sleeve tightly, trembling.

"Brice, where's the baby going to sleep? The apartment isn't big enough, and we don't have anything set up. We only have two months." he whispered and I paused.

Seto's right, how are we going to prepare in two months? We've so far only bought clothes and diapers, what about a crib, changing mat, a nursery??

I offered his a reassuring smile, pushing down my own fear, stroking the hair out of his eyes.

"Don't worry about it baby. We have enough time to find somewhere bigger or renovate the flat. Everything will be set up by the time Spud gets here, ok? You don't have to fret about a thing, love." I soothed, desperately trying to believe my own words.

That seems to reassure him, because he nodded, visibly intending, sipping the potion drink. He sighed closing his eyes and relaxing into my lap again.

I looked up at Colin and Chase, who were having a little glare off over something, before Colin grinned, leaning up and kissing Chase quickly, giggling as he pulled back.

I smiled softly as Chase chuckled a little, squeezing Colin's side, before picking him up, throwing him over his shoulder p,awfully and walking to the door, grabbing his case in the other hand.

He looked back over his non Colin bearing shoulder at us, smirking almost gently.

"We'll go now and let you two rest. That potion will take effect soon and make you a bit drowsy. I've got a little business to attend to." he said, nodding curtly as he left the room.

Colin squealed, and yelled something about finally getting some sexy time, which made Seto breathe out a chuckle, snuggling into me as I absentmindedly stroked his hair, watching his swollen stomach rise and fall as he breathed, slow and deep.

It was calming, the precious life inside of my Seto somehow reassuring me that Seto and I would be fine, that our little family would make it.

I glanced around the room,Marie furrowed as I noticed how small it seemed, how little space there would be once the baby gets here.

Seto mumbled something in his sleep about Yoshi - which was adorable - shifting onto his side, one hand curled around his bump, the other still laced with mine.

He squeezed it in his sleep, and I smiled, reaching over to gently caress his stomach, our child, our little Spud, biting back laughter when I felt Spud kick me.

She was a fierce little one, I'd give her that. Our little baby.

Feeling my baby and my husband breath beneath my hand, I felt an overwhelming feeling of protectiveness, thinking about all I could do to make their lives perfect.

I schooled my face, determined to be completely ready by the time Spud gets here, no, before Spud gets here.

First things first though. We need a house.

*squee* Lil more fluff here today peeps! Do you think they'll be ready for the baby when it comes? Only time will tell ;) Chase and Colin up top. Luvs yas bubs! Laika out.